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Schrinner Family History

Schrinner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schriner, Scheiner, Schlinger, Scheibner, Schreiner, Schriever

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Where is the Schrinner family from?

You can see how Schrinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrinner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrinner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schrinner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrinner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schrinner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrinner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrinner. 100% of Schrinner men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Schrinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrinner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Schrinner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Schrinner. For the veterans among your Schrinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrinner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Schrinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schrinner in 1965 was 63, and 81 in 1999.

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